Mansfield Alumni

The Mansfield Alumni Office is pleased to offer a private, whole-house lodging option for our alumni visiting the area.  

The Alumni House is located at 105 Sherwood Street, adjacent to Brooks Maintenance Building. It offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a reception room, a TV/reading room, a living room, a kitchen equipped with appliances, cookware, dishes, a Keurig coffee maker, and complimentary cable and wireless internet service, as well as off-street parking.

To make a reservation at the Mansfield Alumni House, click here.

Special Notes:

• Reservations are required to be made at least two business days in advance of your intended stay.
• Individual room reservations are not available at this time. Reservations are being accepted for the whole house only.
• Capacity is limited to 10 guests.
• Mansfield reserves the right to cease or cancel Alumni House reservations at any time.
• Reservations must be paid in full within two (2) weeks of your stay.
• Full refund will be granted if cancelled within two (2) weeks of your visit.

Please contact the Alumni office at MansfieldAlum@Commonwealthu.edu or call (570) 662-4393 with any questions that you may have.

The Mountie Spirit Shop is now online as well as on the 2nd Floor of Alumni Hall! In person visitors can find gear and supplies Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Still need something? Call them at 800-577-6798.

Mansfield License Plates

Mansfield Alumni & Friends residing in Pennsylvania can display their Mansfield Pride with a special license plate for just $88 – and $50 of your purchase will support the Legacy Scholarship Fund and is 100% tax-deductible. The Legacy Scholarship Fund is for individuals whose parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, child, or legal dependent received a degree from Mansfield. Plates may also be personalized for an additional fee of $128.

You can print your Mansfield license plate application by clicking here. To request an application be mailed to you, please contact the Alumni & Professional Engagement Office by emailing MansfieldAlum@commonwealthu.edu or calling 570-662-4393.

Commonwealth University career coaches empower students and alumni to plan, develop, and manage their career for a lifetime by providing trusted and knowledgeable resources, guidance, and support at no charge. Career coaches can discuss a range of topics with you from helping you think through and clarify your career goals, to perfecting your resume or interviewing skills, to applying to graduate or professional school.

The University partners with Handshake as its core platform where you can find a job board, network with students and alumni, view an events calendar, or schedule a career coaching appointment. Coaching appointments are available via Zoom, phone, or in-person.

To learn more, visit our office page to access all resources and tools, or contact us at 570-662-4133 or professionalu@commonwealthu.edu.

The benefits of a Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) membership last far beyond your college years – they last a lifetime. Mansfield Alumni who become PSECU members are eligible for a lifetime of benefits, such as online loan applications, free Bill Payer service, no-fee checking, competitive loan rates and more. Visit Pennsylvania’s largest credit union at psecu.com or call 800-237-7328 for nationwide service.

Go back in time by viewing Mansfield's archives online. Carontawan's were produced between 1918 - 1990 and again during the 2014-2015 academic year. Take a look online by clicking here.

Upcoming Events

• November 16, 2024 — NJ Regional Alumni Networking Event
• November 17, 2024 — Mansfield Symphony and String Orchestras
• November 17, 2024 — Mansfield Jazz Ensemble
• December 7, 2024 — Dickens of a Christmas; Wellsboro, PA
• December 7 & 8, 2024 — Holiday Choral Concert: Grant Us Peace
• Save the Date! June 20 - 22, 2025 — Alumni Weekend 2025
• Save the Date! July 12, 2025 — Zegalia Golf Tournament

Mansfield Event Calendar

In concert with the Alumni Association, the Alumni & Professional Engagement office celebrates our alumni in a variety of ways. In June is when we celebrate the 50th anniversary class. It has become a tradition for the class to acknowledge their gratitude to the university by presenting a gift to the university in their name. In recent years, class gifts have included custom-designed china which incorporates architectural details of North Hall, a post clock centrally located in the student mall, resting benches, the introduction of the Society of Honors gallery, capital to support health sciences research, and endowed scholarship funds that will continue to increase in value and benefit deserving students for years to come.

Each year, outstanding alumni achievements are recognized through the Society of Honors program. Please see below for a description of the Society of Honors Awards and to access the Society of Honors nomination form.

Alumni Citation Award
Established in 1969, the Alumni Citation Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has made exceptional contributions to society through professional, civic, philanthropic work, and leadership activities.

Elsie Burk Service Award
Established in 1983, the Elsie Burk Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, loyalty, and service to the university over a long period of time.

Distinguished Educator Award
First presented in 1986, the Distinguished Educator Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or university staff who is an exceptional leader and demonstrates service and commitment to education.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Established in 1986, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has graduated from Mansfield within the last twenty-five (25) years. This award recognizes a young alum's outstanding leadership, achievement, and professional performance.

Health, Safety & Wellness
Established in 2022, the Health, Safety & Wellness Award recognized a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield who has made outstanding efforts to advance the health, safety, and wellness of the Mansfield community.

Innovation & Inclusion
Established in 2022, the Innovation & Inclusion Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield who has made advancing efforts to society by establishing a collaborative environment that empowers individuals with knowledge that fosters innovation.

SOCIETY OF HONORS NOMINATION FORM

Register to attend the Society of Honors Ceremony

Additionally, in partnership with the Athletic Department, the Athletic Hall of Fame recognition dinner is held annually, during Homecoming Weekend. The Hall of Fame dinner recognizes and celebrates the efforts of the many outstanding student-athletes who have so honorably enhanced the reputation of Mansfield over the years. Click here to view a list of MU Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Click here to suggest an addition to the Mansfield Athletic Hall of Fame. For additional information regarding the Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact the Director of Athletic Communications, Drew Patrick, at dpatrick@mansfield.edu.

Are you interested in joining the Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors? All members of the Alumni Association are eligible to apply online.

Every graduate of Commonwealth University - Mansfield or its predecessor institutions is a member of the Alumni Association. Former students of the University who have earned at least 24 credits and whose entering class has graduated are members of the Association. There is an honorary alumni membership, and candidates shall be presented through the Awards and Recognition Committee to the Board for election. Honorary Alumni shall have the same rights as members of the Association.

All interested parties who meet the above membership criteria and who are interested in joining the board of directors should complete the Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors electronic application for board consideration.

Completed applications received before the annual June meeting will be reviewed by the current members of the Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors. A majority board vote will take place annually, in June (or by emergency appointment), to fill any open board seats. Board applications remain active for 1 calendar year.

Access the application here. Questions? Email alumni@mansfield.edu

• Award Amount: $1,000
• Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025 — Apply Now!
• Availability: Undergraduate
• Awarded: Spring Semester 2026
• Program: 2 Students; Annual Award (non-renewable)

Applying students must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a current full-time CU-Mansfield undergraduate student (Freshman - Senior)
2. Have a parental, grandparental, or child relationship with a CU-Mansfield graduate
3. The qualifying relative must be an active member of the Mansfield Alumni Association. An active member would be defined as attending alumni events, or volunteering on behalf of the alumni association, or actively making a donation to CU-Mansfield within the last 3 years.
4. Students must meet the minimum academic progress requirements.
5. Alumni only are eligible to apply for a Legacy Scholarship on behalf of a child or grandchild.

Please note: This award is very competitive, with a small number of recipients selected each year from a large applicant pool. Additionally, this scholarship is not guaranteed for all applying legacy students.

To be considered for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship, alumni will complete an application that will identify their student and family connection. Applicants will be reviewed by the Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors. Once the review process is complete, the application is entered into a drawing. The drawing is completed at the end of the fall semester. Scholarship recipients will be expected to complete a 20-hour apprenticeship with the Department of Alumni & Professional Engagement throughout the course of the spring semester the scholarship has been awarded. The apprenticeship will be designed around the student recipient’s studies of interest along with the department’s goals in alumni volunteer recruitment, and Professional U development.

Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship Application

Scholarships are selected in the fall semester by a random drawing in November. One scholarship will be awarded per family, per year in the amount of $1,000 each.

Scholarships are awarded during the Spring Semester in the amount of $1,000 each. The award is not automatically renewed, and recipients are eligible to apply for subsequent academic years. Recipients are selected by random drawing in November each year.

The scholarship is supported by donations from Mansfield Alumni Association Board members, Mansfield alumni, and friends of the university. A portion of the university’s licensing revenue generated from the sale of Mansfield-branded merchandise will also support the new Legacy Scholarship. All proceeds from university licensing directly support MU scholarships.